Pentax SMC filters are printed with "SMC". HOYA have 2 types of multicoated filters - HMC and HMC Super. The latter is hardcoated on both sides for better duriability. I have used HOYA HMC and Pentax SMC only, not the HMC Super. HMC is difficult to clean and cleaning marks are impossible to avoid. SMC is better than HMC, but could be difficult to clean also. However, SMC is much more flare resistance than HMC. Not sure about HMC Super. Those regular HOYA double-coated filters are pretty good as well (very easy to clean).
regards, Alan Chan >I see that B&H lists Pentax filters in 49mm and 52mm sizes, among >others. I was going to order some sort of UV or Skylight filter to >keep on the front on my new 24mm lens. Are the Pentax filters >Super MultiCoated? Are they reasonably durable in terms of >cleaning? I was going to default to a good super multicoated Hoya >filter but if they Pentax ones are nice I'd certainly spring for the >extra few dollars they cost. _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
